OGALLALA YOUTH COMMITTEE

The Ogallala Youth Committee (OYC) evolved in 2002 and was created to focus specifically on youth-centered activities.  OYC has a diverse membership with individuals representing numerous community organizations that have a vested interest in working with youth.  During the past two years our efforts have focused on many drug-free activities for youth (fishing workshops, swimming events, Skate Park, Chess Club, etc.).  We work hard to involve the entire community and are continually soliciting new members.  We meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Grey Goose Lodge from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.  If you would like to attend a meeting please contact Rozy Tuttle at rtuttle@esu16.org to receive the information.

OYC BOARD MEMBERS 2006:

President:          Shelly McQuillan

Vice President:   Scott Eveland

Secretary:         Tara Smith

Treasurer:         Cindy Mielke

PROGRAMS OF OYC:

    Youth Activity Assistance Program:  the purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to local families who cannot afford registration fees, or other expenses required of them for their child to participate in extra curricular activities.  Contact any of the following with questions or suggestions:                      Shelly McQuillan 284—6767

                                       Tara Smith         284—8477

                                       Cindy Mielke       284—4354

     SICA Grant:  The State Incentive Cooperative Agreement (SICA) has the following mission----Eliminate or significantly reduce substance abuse in youth ages 12—17 by creating a coordinated state prevention system that assists communities to assess local substance abuse needs and select and implement locally—appropriate, effective and scientifically—defensible substance abuse prevention policies, practices and programs.  Our local SICA grant efforts have been the participation in the NE R & P survey, the Lion’s Quest program, National Reach Out Now Teach Ins and various other prevention activities.

    Safe Kids Sandhills:  A community coalition dedicated to preventing the number one cause of death to children:  unintentional (accidental) injury.  Projects include car seat safety, water safety, fire safety and more.  Visit www.sdhd.org  for more information.

     Library Youth Programs:  Our city library offers many great programs for youth.  Check them out at www.goodallcitylibrary.com

    Rec Center Without Walls:  April is Youth and Family Appreciation Month.  Check out the local paper for the list of April’s events!!